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Papers by Gavan Palk

Research paper thumbnail of Drug Driving and Deterrence: The impact of the New Drug Driving Legislation and Testing Methods in Queensland

Police services in Queensland have commenced random roadside drug testing of drivers to both appr... more Police services in Queensland have commenced random roadside drug testing of drivers to both apprehend and deter possible offenders. The present study aimed to examine a sample of Queensland drivers' (N = 286) level of awareness of the new testing method as well as determine the impact of the countermeasure and other non-legal sanctions on intentions to drug drive. The

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence and characteristics of self-reported dangerous driving behaviours among a young cohort

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 2011

BackgroundYoung motorists engaging in anti-social and often dangerous driving manoeuvres (which i... more BackgroundYoung motorists engaging in anti-social and often dangerous driving manoeuvres (which is often referred to as “hooning” within Australia) is an increasing road safety problem. While anecdotal evidence suggests that such behaviour is positively linked with crash involvement, researchers have yet to examine whether younger drivers who deliberately break road rules and drive in an erratic manner (usually with peers)

Research paper thumbnail of Australian forensic psychologists' perspectives on the utility of actuarial versus clinical assessment for predicting recidivism among sex offenders

Actuarial approaches are regarded as more accurate than both unstructured and structured clinical... more Actuarial approaches are regarded as more accurate than both unstructured and structured clinical approaches in assessing risk of recidivism among sex offenders. While there has been a plethora of research on evaluating the effectiveness of actuarial instruments, there has been a paucity of research investigating their actual level of use in forensic settings. In addition, little is known about the

Research paper thumbnail of Policing alcohol-related incidents: a study of time and prevalence

Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of The impact of a lockout policy on levels of alcohol‐related incidents in and around licensed premises

Police Practice and Research, 2010

This paper reports on the impact of a lockout policy on levels of alcohol‐related offences in and... more This paper reports on the impact of a lockout policy on levels of alcohol‐related offences in and around licensed premises. The lockout policy prevents patrons from entering or re‐entering late night trading licensed premises for a specific period prior to closure. A modified police activity log was utilised by all first response operational police to record their attendance at incidents

Research paper thumbnail of Sex offenders in denial: a study into a group of forensic psychologists' attitudes regarding the corresponding impact upon risk assessment calculations and parole eligibility

Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 2010

Abstract A considerable proportion of convicted sex offenders maintain a stance of innocence and ... more Abstract A considerable proportion of convicted sex offenders maintain a stance of innocence and thus do not engage in recommended treatment programs. As a result, such offenders are often deemed to have outstanding criminogenic needs which may negatively impact upon risk assessment procedures and parole eligibility. This paper reports on a study that aimed to investigate a group of forensic psychologists' attitudes regarding the impact of denial on risk assessment ratings as well as parole eligibility.

Research paper thumbnail of PERSPECTIVES ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LATE NIGHT LIQUOR TRADING LOCKOUT LEGISLATIVE PROVISION

Purpose - A quantitative and qualitative investigation into the impact of a lockout policy on lev... more Purpose - A quantitative and qualitative investigation into the impact of a lockout policy on levels of alcohol-related offences in and around licensed premises in a major Australian region. Design/methodology/approach - A quantitative analysis was initially employed to examine the incidents in and around late night liquor trading premises that required police attendance. First response operational police (n= 280) recorded

Research paper thumbnail of A comparative analysis of the nature and extent of traffic offences and their relationship to other non-traffic offences

The Road Safety Research, Policing and …, 2005

... Rose (2000) examined the current court convictions, past offending behaviour and reconviction... more ... Rose (2000) examined the current court convictions, past offending behaviour and reconvictions of approximately 40,000 British offenders. ... This has allowed the occurrence of crime to be explained in terms of a crime pattern model (Eck & Weisburd, 1995) that shifts the focus ...

Research paper thumbnail of The relationship between traffic offending and other general criminal activity: The role of alcohol, time and place

The relationship between traffic offending and other general criminal activity:

Research paper thumbnail of Applying Stafford and Warr's reconceptualization of deterrence theory to drug driving: Can it predict those likely to offend?

Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2010

  1. Applying Stafford and Warr's Reconceptualization of Deterrence Theory to drug driving : can... more 2010) Applying Stafford and Warr's Reconceptualization of Deterrence Theory to drug driving : can it predict those likely to offend? Accident Analysis and Prevention, 42(2). pp. 452-458. Abstract In December 2007, random roadside drug testing commenced in Queensland, Australia. Subsequently, the aim of this study was to explore the preliminary impact of Queensland's drug driving legislation and enforcement techniques by applying Stafford and Warr's [Stafford, M. C., & Warr, M. (1993). A reconceptualization of general and specific deterrence. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 30, 123-135] reconceptualization of deterrence theory. Completing a comprehensive drug

Research paper thumbnail of Screening for drugs in oral fluid: Illicit drug use and drug driving in a sample of urban and regional Queensland motorists

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 2009

  1. Screening for drugs in oral fluid : illicit drug use and drug driving in a sample of urban ... more 2009) Screening for drugs in oral fluid : illicit drug use and drug driving in a sample of urban and regional Queensland motorists. Transportation Research Part F Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 12(4). pp. 311-316.

Research paper thumbnail of Drug Driving and Deterrence: The impact of the New Drug Driving Legislation and Testing Methods in Queensland

Police services in Queensland have commenced random roadside drug testing of drivers to both appr... more Police services in Queensland have commenced random roadside drug testing of drivers to both apprehend and deter possible offenders. The present study aimed to examine a sample of Queensland drivers' (N = 286) level of awareness of the new testing method as well as determine the impact of the countermeasure and other non-legal sanctions on intentions to drug drive. The

Research paper thumbnail of The prevalence and characteristics of self-reported dangerous driving behaviours among a young cohort

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 2011

BackgroundYoung motorists engaging in anti-social and often dangerous driving manoeuvres (which i... more BackgroundYoung motorists engaging in anti-social and often dangerous driving manoeuvres (which is often referred to as “hooning” within Australia) is an increasing road safety problem. While anecdotal evidence suggests that such behaviour is positively linked with crash involvement, researchers have yet to examine whether younger drivers who deliberately break road rules and drive in an erratic manner (usually with peers)

Research paper thumbnail of Australian forensic psychologists' perspectives on the utility of actuarial versus clinical assessment for predicting recidivism among sex offenders

Actuarial approaches are regarded as more accurate than both unstructured and structured clinical... more Actuarial approaches are regarded as more accurate than both unstructured and structured clinical approaches in assessing risk of recidivism among sex offenders. While there has been a plethora of research on evaluating the effectiveness of actuarial instruments, there has been a paucity of research investigating their actual level of use in forensic settings. In addition, little is known about the

Research paper thumbnail of Policing alcohol-related incidents: a study of time and prevalence

Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of The impact of a lockout policy on levels of alcohol‐related incidents in and around licensed premises

Police Practice and Research, 2010

This paper reports on the impact of a lockout policy on levels of alcohol‐related offences in and... more This paper reports on the impact of a lockout policy on levels of alcohol‐related offences in and around licensed premises. The lockout policy prevents patrons from entering or re‐entering late night trading licensed premises for a specific period prior to closure. A modified police activity log was utilised by all first response operational police to record their attendance at incidents

Research paper thumbnail of Sex offenders in denial: a study into a group of forensic psychologists' attitudes regarding the corresponding impact upon risk assessment calculations and parole eligibility

Journal of Forensic Psychiatry & Psychology, 2010

Abstract A considerable proportion of convicted sex offenders maintain a stance of innocence and ... more Abstract A considerable proportion of convicted sex offenders maintain a stance of innocence and thus do not engage in recommended treatment programs. As a result, such offenders are often deemed to have outstanding criminogenic needs which may negatively impact upon risk assessment procedures and parole eligibility. This paper reports on a study that aimed to investigate a group of forensic psychologists' attitudes regarding the impact of denial on risk assessment ratings as well as parole eligibility.

Research paper thumbnail of PERSPECTIVES ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE LATE NIGHT LIQUOR TRADING LOCKOUT LEGISLATIVE PROVISION

Purpose - A quantitative and qualitative investigation into the impact of a lockout policy on lev... more Purpose - A quantitative and qualitative investigation into the impact of a lockout policy on levels of alcohol-related offences in and around licensed premises in a major Australian region. Design/methodology/approach - A quantitative analysis was initially employed to examine the incidents in and around late night liquor trading premises that required police attendance. First response operational police (n= 280) recorded

Research paper thumbnail of A comparative analysis of the nature and extent of traffic offences and their relationship to other non-traffic offences

The Road Safety Research, Policing and …, 2005

... Rose (2000) examined the current court convictions, past offending behaviour and reconviction... more ... Rose (2000) examined the current court convictions, past offending behaviour and reconvictions of approximately 40,000 British offenders. ... This has allowed the occurrence of crime to be explained in terms of a crime pattern model (Eck & Weisburd, 1995) that shifts the focus ...

Research paper thumbnail of The relationship between traffic offending and other general criminal activity: The role of alcohol, time and place

The relationship between traffic offending and other general criminal activity:

Research paper thumbnail of Applying Stafford and Warr's reconceptualization of deterrence theory to drug driving: Can it predict those likely to offend?

Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2010

  1. Applying Stafford and Warr's Reconceptualization of Deterrence Theory to drug driving : can... more 2010) Applying Stafford and Warr's Reconceptualization of Deterrence Theory to drug driving : can it predict those likely to offend? Accident Analysis and Prevention, 42(2). pp. 452-458. Abstract In December 2007, random roadside drug testing commenced in Queensland, Australia. Subsequently, the aim of this study was to explore the preliminary impact of Queensland's drug driving legislation and enforcement techniques by applying Stafford and Warr's [Stafford, M. C., & Warr, M. (1993). A reconceptualization of general and specific deterrence. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency, 30, 123-135] reconceptualization of deterrence theory. Completing a comprehensive drug

Research paper thumbnail of Screening for drugs in oral fluid: Illicit drug use and drug driving in a sample of urban and regional Queensland motorists

Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 2009

  1. Screening for drugs in oral fluid : illicit drug use and drug driving in a sample of urban ... more 2009) Screening for drugs in oral fluid : illicit drug use and drug driving in a sample of urban and regional Queensland motorists. Transportation Research Part F Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, 12(4). pp. 311-316.